Gunnar, that cut line across the front of the hood is driving me crazy; this had to be a cost savings decision. Previous hoods are one stamped piece. And what’s with those plastic sections above the headlights? I mean, I know they glow, but during the day it’s an ugly gray plastic segment. Yikes. Hate to say it, but BMW is all PR and marketing for the tasteless masses. Park an E39 M5 next to this and BMW’s mistakes become crystal clear. Just sayin’ is all.

Check out today’s (8/16/2012) post on the Z1. There is historical precedent for the horizontal hood cut line – although that still doesn’t make it attractive! Actually missing the days when a BMW bonnet opened forward – Jaguar E-Type style.